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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 731,387 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Thai | Ukrainian | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | September - December | November - April | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1321 | $974 | $922 | $2184 |
| Rent | $939 | $844 | $274 | $400 | $797 |
| Groceries | $188 | $98 | $169 | $91 | $356 |
| Dining out | $271 | $121 | $108 | $151 | $211 |
| Cafe | $57 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $95 | $79 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $9 | $60 | $5 | $40 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $20 | $12 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $10 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $8 | $13 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $23 | $62 | $43 | $93 |
| Gym | $66 | $14 | $41 | $22 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $19 | $55 | $30 | $112 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $10 | $27 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |